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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
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Instruments, switches and controls
Instruments, switches,  controls etc. are described on the following pages.  Instruments
18
Indicator and warning lights21
Headlights, Parking  lights, Instrument illumination, Fog lights24
Turn signals, Home Safe lighting, Wipers/washers25
Ignition switch/steering wheel  lock, Flashers, Heated rear window/mirrors26
Trip  Computer27
Dynamic Stability Assistance30
Cruise control31
Heated seats, Parking  brake32
Auxiliary socket, Cupholder33
Steering wheel  adjustment34
Heating, Ventilation and Air  Conditioning35
Electrically operated windows38
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NOTE:  Your car is equipped with a  KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must  be  in
the (P)ark position before the starting key  can be  removed from  the ignition switch.
5. Select  the desired gear. The gear engages after a  slight delay which  is especially noticeable when selecting R.
CAUTION :
The engine should be  idling; never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Too rapid acceleration immediately
after selecting a  gear will cause harsh engagement and  premature transmission wear.
NOTE : Selecting P or N when idling at a  standstill for prolonged periods  of time will help prevent overheating of
transmission oil.
Ignition sleep mode
If the key  is turned to "drive" position (see page 26
) for several minutes without the engine running, the car's starting
system will power down to "sleep" mode. To start the car, momentarily turn the key  back to the "locked" position.
Then start the car as you would normally do.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and  apply the parking brake before leaving  the vehicle. Never  leave the car
unattended with the engine running. 
Always open  the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a  garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain  carbon monoxide, which  is invisible  and  odorless but very poisonous.
CAUTION:  
Never  race the engine immediately after starting.  Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points  fast  enough  to
prevent engine damage. 
Do not race the engine just prior to switching off!
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Gear selector positions
P Park
The transmission must  be  in Park position to start the engine, and  to allow removal of the key  from  the ignition when
you leave the car. The car should be  stationary  when you select P! In the position P the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when parking!
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Folding rear seat (sedan)55
Folding rear seat55
Front seats47,48
Front seats  - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel filter110
Fuel system110, 112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening63
Fuse box, Passenger compartment96
Fuses95,96,97
Fuses in engine compartment97
G
Gas tank cover - opening63
Generator126
H
Hand brake32
Handling59
Hazard  warning flashers26
Headlight  bulbs, replacing90
Heated front  seats32
Heating37
Heating and  air conditioning35
Home  Safe lighting25
Hood53
I
IC system10
Ignition switch26
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)40
Instruments18,19
Integrated booster  cushion11
ISOFIX fasteners12
J
Jack86
Jack (sedan)57
Jump starting72
K
Keyless entry system41
Keylock65
Keys40,41
Kick -down67
L
Label information108
Locks42
Long distance trips75
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